"Meaningful Use" the ARR Act/HITECH act

Brief legislative history:
• Introduced in the house as H.R.1 by Dave obey on January 26, 2009.
• Budget and Appropriations Committee considered it.
• On January 28, 2009 house passed the bill.
• On February 10, 2009 bill was presented in the senate.
• The joint conference committee reported on February 12, 2009.
• On February 13, 2009 agreed by the house.
• On February 13, 2009 agreed by the senate.
• On February 17, 2009 President Barack Obama signed the bill and it became law.

Provision of the Act
• To stimulate the economy by preserving and creating more jobs.
• To give immediate relief to the person affected by the recession.
• To provide investment for incorporating technological development in economic recovery.